Further information can be obtained from: The above mentioned contact point(s)

I.2)Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law

I.3)Main activity

Housing and community amenities

I.4)Contract award on behalf of other contracting authorities

The contracting authority is purchasing on behalf of other contracting authorities: no

Section II.B: Object of the contract (Supplies or services)

II.1)Title attributed to the contract by the contracting authority:

Resident and business newsletters.

II.2)Type of contract and place of delivery or of performance

Service category No 27: Other servicesMainland England and the Isle of Wight.

NUTS code UK,UKK22

II.3)Short description of nature and quantity or value of supplies or services:

A Sole supplier to undertake (from inception to publication) our resident and business newsletters. As part of this process we are looking for a supplier that can offer photography / video, copy writing and design services to the Group and its subsidiaries. Image manipulation and editing video skills will be required. The chosen provider will be required to draft news stories about the event / initiative.Estimated cost excluding VAT: 80 000,00 GBP

Lots

This contract is divided into lots: no

II.4)Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)

22200000

II.5)Scheduled date for start of award procedures

1.2.2012

II.6)Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The contract is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA): yes

II.7)Additional information:

Spectrum Housing Group is seeking to establish a sole supplier to take our resident and business newsletters, annual reports and business plans from inception to publicaiton. As part of this process we are looking for a supplier that can offer photography / video, copy writing and design services to the Group and its subsidiaries. Contents from the newletters will need to be uploaded onto the Spectrum's news portal - this may require further editing i.e. content for web. The successful service provider will be required to meet with the editorial panels who have the responsibility for ensuring that the look and feel of the newsletters meet their expectations and requirements - these meetings are quarterly with regular interface during the course of the contract.